Magic Reindeer Food

Magic Reindeer Food

Help Santa & his Reindeer find your home on Christmas Eve and have fun with the kids at the same time!

Sprinkle the mix of oats and edible glitter in the yard, it will glimmer in the moonlight and light the way for Santa's sleigh and the reindeer will have something to snack on while Santa is visiting your home.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 cup oats
• 1 tsp edible red glitter (make sure this is edible glitter as the craft glitter is harmful to wildlife and the reindeer!)
• 1 tsp edible green glitter

DIRECTIONS:

1. Mix the oats and glitter in a bowl
2. Spoon into a sealable bag or container (enough for each child)
3. Sprinkle on the lawn, porch or driveway
4. Hurry and get to sleep so Santa can make his way to your house and the reindeer can snack on your reindeer food!

Original recipe provided by kidspot.com.au

Gingerbread Hot Chocolate

Gingerbread Hot Chocolate

Ingredients

6 cups milk
1/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons molasses
3 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon allspice
7 ounces good quality milk chocolate, chopped
Whipped cream, for serving
Mini marshmallows, for serving

Directions

Combine the milk, cocoa powder, sugar, molasses, ginger, cinnamon nutmeg and allspice in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar, cocoa powder and spices are dissolved and the milk is steaming, about 5 minutes. Do not let the mixture come to a boil. Whisk in the chopped chocolate a little at a time until smooth. Divide among 6 to 8 mugs and garnish with whipped cream and mini marshmallows.

Recipe Provided by: foodnetwork.com

Traditional Finnish Coffee Bread

Traditional Finnish Coffee Bread

INGREDIENTS

• 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast ( original recipe specifies one package but I use 2)
• 1/2 cup lukewarm water
• 2 cups milk, scalded and cooled to lukewarm
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 8 -12 cardamom pods, seeded and crushed, depending on how strong a cardamom flavor you like ( I use 10-12)
• 5 eggs, beaten, divided ( 1 egg is used for glaze)
• 8 -10 cups flour
• 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted
• 1/4 cup sugar, for glazing braids ( or less)

DIRECTIONS

1. Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl.
2. Stir in milk, sugar, salt, cardamom, 4 eggs, and 2 cups of flour.
3. Stir until dough is smooth.
4. Add 3 cups of flour and stir well.
5. Stir in melted butter or margarine.
6. Stir in 2-3 cups more flour or until you have a stiff dough.
7. Turn dough out onto a floured bread board and cover with inverted bowl.
8. Let rest for 15 minutes.
9. Knead dough until smooth and satiny (8-10 minutes).
10. Place dough in large lightly greased bowl, turning to grease top.
11. Cover with plastic wrap and/or towel.
12. Let dough rise in a warm place until doubled (1-2 hours).
13. Punch dough down.
14. Let dough rise again until almost double (30 minutes- 1 hour).
15. Turn out onto floured board.
16. Divide dough into thirds, working with only one third at a time.
17. Divide (one- third of dough) into three parts.
18. With your hands roll each part into one 18"strand.
19. Braid the three stands together to form one braid, tucking ends under.
20. Place on lightly greased cookie sheet.
21. Let rise 20-30 minutes until puffy.
22. Repeat with other two parts (each one-third of original dough).
23. You will have three braids when finished.
24. Brush braids with beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar.
25. Bake in 400°F oven for 20-30 minutes or until braids are light brown.

Recipe provided by food.com - This recipe is a Traveland employee Christmas favorite

Langley Location RV Parts 9 Days of Christmas Sale!

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The 2017 Airstream Basecamp is here!!

The 2017 Airstream Basecamp is here!!

Introducing the Airstream Basecamp!! We are SO excited to show you this very cool trailer! Got questions email or text Kyle, kyle.hadwin@tlrv.ca or 778-242-8757 

Get your rebate on 2016 Airstream

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Give yourself the gift of adventure! For less!

Claim your rebate on 2016 Airstreams here

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BALSAMIC STEAK

BALSAMIC STEAK

INGREDIENTS

• 1  pound(s)  top sirloin steak
• 1/2  c  balsamic vinegar
• 1/4  c  olive oil
• 1-2  tsp  minced garlic
• 2  Tbsp  honey or brown sugar
• dash Worcestershire sauce
• salt and pepper
• dash cayenne pepper

PREPARATION

Mix all ingredients in a sealable plastic container or Ziploc freezer bag. Let sit for at least 4 hours. Then toss the steak on the barbeque or campfire grill. Delicious! Wrap some potatoes in foil and cook in the fire as well.

Recipe provided by KOA

Rick's RV Corner

How do you protect your RV over winter?

Monsoon season has started early this year so how do you protect your rv over winter.

1. Cover your unit with a breathable cover not a plastic tarp, the tarp traps moisture in the unit.
2. Use a chemical or mechanical moisture remover an electric heater will work as well make sure it has a thermostat. 
3. Leave your cabinet doors and your refrigerator open to prevent mildew. 
4. Blow out your water lines with compressed air or use RV antifreeze through your water system.

If your not sure how to do the anti-freeze use your owners manual or check out our web site in the video section on how to winterize your uint,or better still come on down and ours parts staff will help with you winterizing needs and even buy you a cup of coffee.

Happy Trails!

Rick

Rick's RV Corner is brought to you by Rick Hargreaves

an employee at Traveland since 2000!

Chocolate Caramel Candy Apples!

Chocolate Caramel Candy Apples!

Ingredients/Materials:

1. 5 large Granny Smith apples
2. 1 package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
3. 2 tablespoons water
4. 12 ounces good chocolate for melting
5. 1 tablespoon shortening
6. Toppings for sprinkling, dipping, drizzling
7. Wooden Skewers

Ingredients/Materials:

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Dip apples into boiling water briefly, using a slotted spoon, to remove any wax that may be present. Wipe dry, and set aside to cool. Insert sticks into the apples through the cores.
2. Line baking sheet with wax paper and spray with cooking spray.
3. Place the unwrapped caramels into a microwave-safe medium bowl along with 2 tablespoons of water. Cook on high for 2 minutes, then stir and continue cooking and stirring at 1 minute intervals until caramel is melted and smooth.
4. Dip apples into the caramel to coat. Set on waxed paper; refrigerate for about 15 minutes to set.
5. Heat the chocolate with 1 tablespoon of shortening in a microwave-safe bowl until melted and smooth. Dip apples into the chocolate to cover the layer of caramel. Return to the waxed paper to set.

Rick's RV Corner

Some helpful hints when looking forRV Appliance Replacement Parts

RV consumers are sometimes disappointed when shopping for RV appliance replacement parts. Consumers think the RV parts staff should know what appliances are in their RV by the make of their unit. RV's are not like automobiles, every OEM will uses different appliances so unless the RV dealer you visit sells that brand there is no way to tell which appliance is in their unit. When looking for replacement parts for you’re appliances, if you have the manufacturers name and model number for that specific appliance finding replacing parts is a very simple task.

Happy Trails!

Rick

Rick's RV Corner is brought to you by Rick Hargreaves

an employee at Traveland since 2000!

DIY Microwave Popcorn

DIY Microwave Popcorn

Ingredients:

1/2 cup popcorn

1 tsp. Olive Oil or Coconut Oil or Vegetable Oil

1/2 tsp Salt (or to taste)

Directions:

In a bowl mix un-popped popcorn and oil together, pour the coated kernels into a brown paper bag, sprinkle with salt, fold bag over twice to seal in flavour.  Cook in the microwave on full power for 2.5-3 minutes or until there is 2-3 seconds between pops.  Carefully open the bag as steam will escape, here you can add any seasoning and seal the bag to shake, pour into serving bowl.

ENJOY!

Now you have a healthier and EASIER way to make microwave popcorn!

Crock Pot Lasagna

Crock Pot Lasagna

Ingredients:

1 lb lean ground beef

1 onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, smashed

1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce

1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon dried oregano

12 ounces cottage cheese (we like 2%)

1⁄2 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1⁄2 cup asiago cheese

12 ounces lasagna noodles, uncooked

16 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions:

1. Brown ground beef, onion and garlic in frypan.

2. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, salt and oregano.

3. Cook long enough to get it warm.

4. Spoon a layer of meat sauce onto the bottom of the slow cooker.

5. Add a double layer of uncooked lasagna noodles (break to fit) and top with cheeses.

6. Repeat with sauce, noodles and cheeses until all are used up.

7. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours.

Recipe provided by food.com

Autumn Kids Craft

It's that time of year again where the leaves are changing colors and starting to fall off the trees.  Time to make the piles so the children can jump and run through them!  Here is a fun little craft to do with the children in your life, have fun with it and put it on display!

Autumn Collage

Children and adults alike will enjoy finding those perfect leaves in all the pretty colors.

Instructions:

Press your leaves for a couple of days by placing them between sheets of newspaper under some heavy books.

Get some construction paper, glue, glitter and anything else you want to do to be creative.  Arrange your leaves on the paper and glue into place. Decorate your page with glitter, crayons, pencil crayons or stickers (just to suggest a few things).  Display your work of art!

Rick's RV Corner - 1st Edition

RV Covers

The RV winter season is just around the corner!  One of the best pieces of advice I can give to an RV Owner is to protect your investment with an RV Cover.  

RV Covers are all different sizes and makes.  Select the cover which is most suitable to the winter climate where the RV is stored.  We have found that the biggest problem an RV Owner has is sizing their RV Cover.  We recommend measuring the RV first, the size on the side of your RV is not the correct size for the cover.  You will need to measure the size of the area that you want covered. Measure first, then purchase, we can have your correctly sized cover in our Parts department within one business day!

Happy Trails!

Rick

Rick's RV Corner is brought to you by Rick Hargreaves

an employee  at Traveland since 2000!

The release of Annie the Owl

The Release of Annie the Owl

Just over a month ago there was a young Barn Owl in the parking lot of Traveland, not able to fly and not looking so good. We were able to catch her and place her in a box while she waited for the wonderful volunteer from O.W.L. Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society to come and pick her up. We were sure that she had eaten something poisonous but thankfully she had just sprained her wing. They took great care of her at O.W.L and even found her, what he hope, is a life mate. We, at Traveland, named her Annie Here is a video of Annie and her mate being released. We think it's pretty perfect as they flew out at exactly the same time. Be safe Annie and her new partner! 

Thank you O.W.L for all your amazing work and thank you to the Traveland staff for keeping her safe and in their thoughts while she healed.

Click here for more information and how you can help

O.W.L. Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society

Alberta & British Columbia National Parks

Alberta & British Columbia National Parks

Pictures provided by Parks Canada

With Dealerships in Alberta & British Columbia we thought we'd put together a list of the National Parks in these areas.  Whether you are going to do a day trip or an RVing vacation the beauty of the National Parks are something that shouldn't be missed.

Here are a few handy links where you can find information on camping and visiting the Parks.

Camping Reservations

Alberta National Parks

British Columbia National Parks

All Provinces National Parks

We hope this information will help you plan an RVing adventure where fun will be had and memories will be made!  For more information please visit the Parks Canada website here.

Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade

Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade

Ingredients:

• 1 12 oz bag frozen raspberries, thawed
• 1 cup lemon juice, chilled
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 liter (33.8 oz) club soda, chilled
• Fresh mint, ice cubes, lemon slices and fresh raspberries, for serving

Directions:

• In a small saucepan, heat the water and  granulated sugar over medium high heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has completely dissolved. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
• Place raspberries in a blender or food processor and pulse until puréed.
• Use a wooden spoon to force raspberry purée through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl. Stir raspberry purée, lemon juice, and simply syrup in a large pitcher until well blended.  Pour in club soda and stir to combine.
• Pour raspberry lemonade into glasses and add fresh raspberries and ice cubes into each glass, if desired.  Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint.

Recipe brought to you by Frugal Mom

Easy Bake Ahead Pancake Muffins

Easy Bake Ahead Pancake Muffins

Makes about 16-18 muffins

Ingredients:

2 cups pancake mix

2/3 cup milk

2 eggs

1/2 cup maple syrup

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to next 350° 

2. Mix together pancake mix, milk, eggs & 1/2 cup of Maple Syrup

3. Spray muffin tin with nonstick spray or use muffin liners.  Fill 2/3 of the way full. 

4. Add in your mix-ins - 1/2 to 1 TB of mix-ins

5. Bake for 14-15 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean

6. Store in fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for easy heat-up and eat!

Campfire Paper Bag Bacon & Eggs

Campfire Paper Bag Bacon & Eggs

Ingredients:

2 strips of fatty bacon

1 egg

Salt & pepper, hot sauce and/or Ketchup

You will need;

1 paper lunch bag

1 green pointy stick

Directions:

1. Cut both bacon strips in half, giving you 4 pieces. Line the bottom of the paper lunch bag with the bacon to make a nice, fatty bacon nest for the egg.
2. Crack an egg into the nest.
3. Fold the top of the paper bag down carefully, 2 times, and poke a hole through the thick part with the stick.
4. Carefully hold the bag over the fire so the bacon cooks slowly and the fat melts. This makes an oily paper & bacon "skillet" for the egg.  Take care & keep cooking it until the egg is done.
5. Eat it out of the bag... Put it on a plate!  If you put it on your knee it will be hot and greasy and will ruin your pants!
6. Serve with salt & pepper and your choice of ketchup and/or hot sauce.

Variation:

Add a handful of frozen hash browns or finely chopped cooked potatoes over the bacon but under the egg.

Recipe by The Real Camping Cookbook

Campfire "Pie Iron" Pizza

Campfire "Pie Iron" Pizza

Pizza Dough Recipe

Ingredients:

- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour

- 1 teaspoon baking powder

- 1/2 teaspoon salt

- 1/2 cup fat-free milk

- 2 tablespoons olive oil

Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl; stir in milk and olive oil until a soft dough forms. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead 10 times. 

Campfire "Pie Iron" Pizza

Divide the pizza dough into rectangles, the size of the full opened Pie Iron.  Spray the inside of the Pie Iron with non-stick spray. Lay the dough the length of the pie iron and fill one side with pizza toppings of your choice.  Fold the other half of the dough over the toppings and close the Pie Iron. Cook over the fire for 5-10 minutes depending on how hot the fire is.  Check the outside of the pizza to be sure that the dough is browning and be sure to rotate the Pie Iron as you cook the pizza.  Pop the pizza out of the iron and enjoy! 

Traveland Road Trip Bingo

Traveland's Road Trip Bingo

Click to print

Click the image above to download 4 different Road Trip Bingo pages.  Get clipboards and Bingo Markers (or crayons) and give each child a different sheet.  The first child to get 4 in a row, an "X", or a "T" wins.  You can play over and over as road signs change as you go :-).

GlowStep Revolution

GlowStep Revolution

Available in our Parts Store!

The GlowStep Revolution is the first and only step system designed for all RV towables that is versatile and flexible to adapt to any type of terrain.

The step entry system is revolutionary for several reasons. Featuring 7 inches of precision elevation adjustment, the GlowStep Revolution has 3 positions of upper adjustment between the RV entry and top step, plus an additional 5 positions of lower adjustment with the All Terrain Landing Gear adjustable feet. Connecting firmly to ground level regardless of terrain, the GlowStep Revolution achieves optimum configuration in any instance. The easy bolt-on installation fits into the factory step compartment, replacing factory steps.

By connecting the RV to the ground (Earth to RV) the unstable and unsafe diving board feeling associated with factory steps is completely eliminated. With a locking mechanism and quick release lever, the step system for towables easily lowers and raises. In most cases the steps provide a significant improvement in ground clearance while traveling compared to a factory trailer step.

Just like a staircase found in your home, the GlowStep Revolution entry step system is extraordinarily sturdy with a level of stability that is simply unmatched. The self illuminating steps also glow in the dark for up to 10 hours with no batteries needed – just five minutes of light exposure. Made from 100% rust-free aircraft grade aluminum, the trailer steps have SureGrip™ built-in tread that creates a no-slip surface. The step's adjustable features are like planting roots each time you deploy the steps, giving you that feeling of security everywhere your RV takes you. With GlowStep Revolution, you know your family can safely enter your trailer or fifth wheel day or night, rain or shine and worry-free. Best of all, the steps are firmly planted so your unit no longer shakes back and forth with every entry and exit of pets or people.

Torklift International uses a specially engineered hinge assembly unlike any other in the industry. The unique bushing bearing design is used on each side of every hinge point on the steps, preventing the step hinges from coming loose over time. To maximize a lifetime of smooth action and ease of use, the RV steps are assembled carefully by hand and adjusted to precise torque. The bushings act as a bearing surface that can handle significant tension without over-stiffening the step configuration, a common problem found on rusting factory steps. Due to these features, Torklift's GlowStep line of RV steps guarantee longevity, durability and quality.

Unlike other trailer entry steps, the GlowStep Revolution is truly a complete step system. The system is tailored to you with the options of adding the GlowGuide Handrail, SafeStep pet barriers and DirtDestroyer shoe cleaning attachment. Available ranging from two to six steps, steps can easily be added and removed so you can take the GlowStep Revolution step entry system with you when you trade in for your next RV. 

GlowStep Revolution comes backed by our Legendary Lifetime Warranty and is proudly made in the USA.

Skillet Chicken Lasagna Recipe

Skillet Chicken Lasagna Recipe

Prep time: 10 min ~ Total time: 40 min ~ Serves: 8

Ingredients:

• 12 oz bow tie pasta
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, sliced or diced
• 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning, or herbes de Provence
• Salt
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 jar marinara sauce, good-quality (14 to 16 oz)
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese, plus more if needed
• ½ cup whole milk ricotta cheese, plus more if needed
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan, plus more if needed and for serving
• 12 fresh basil leaves, cut into chiffonade or chopped, plus more if needed and for serving

Directions:

1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions; drain and set aside.

2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with the Italian seasoning and some salt. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove the chicken to a plate and set aside.

3. Add the onions and garlic to the same skillet and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add the broth, then scrape the bottom of the skillet to loosen the bits. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes to let the broth reduce. Add the marinara sauce and red pepper flakes, bring to a simmer and simmer for 10 minutes.

4. Turn off the heat and add the drained pasta, mozzarella, ricotta, Parmesan and basil. Add the cooked chicken on top. Toss to combine, then add more of the mozzarella, ricotta, Parmesan or basil until the sauce is just how you like it. Serve with a sprinkling of Parmesan and a little basil on top.

Read more at foodnetwork.ca

Canada Day Windsock Craft

How to make a tin can windsock

This craft’s a cinch and will look great blowing in the wind on Canada Day!

1. You will need scissors, ribbon, twine, a soup can, white paint, a paint brush, red paper, plastic jewels and a glue gun.

2. Paint the can white and cut a maple leaf from the red paper. (Click here to find a template online for easy cutting)

3. Using the glue gun, stick the maple leaf, jewels and the string handle to the can. Glue ribbons to the inside of the can’s open rim.

This Canada Day Craft brought to you by Today's Parent

RV Part of the week - Kar Kaddy SS

Kar Kaddy SS

Not Just a Tow Dolly, it’s a Kar Kaddy.

Demco prides itself by offering a galvanized finish to the Kar Kaddy SS. This prevents rust and paint chips and the galvanized tongue and loading ramps stow away for storage. Just these features alone, set us apart from the competition. There is no need to worry about finish issues and the storage problem is solved. The SS in the logo stands for Space Saver.

Demco introduced the “steerable axle” to the industry in 1982. This is still used today on the Kar Kaddy SS and allows for a tighter 15% turning radius, the tightest in the industry, that tracks directly behind the motor home. The feature provides less sliding and binding of the tires but ultimately the tracking of the unit wins over the competition.

Need more space? Fold it!

• Includes disc brakes.
• Perfect solution for RV parks that are not deep enough to accommodate your motorhome and tow dolly.
• Fully extended- 133 inches long.
• Folded- 67 inches long.
• Hydraulic surge brake system for safe and controlled stopping.
• Chrome wheels with radial tires and dual safety chains.
• Sealed bearing hubs with a 3-year unlimited warranty.
• Less than 100 lbs. tongue weight when loaded, for improved ride and handling of tow vehicles.
• Total towed vehicle weight: 4,700 lbs.
• Axle capacity: 3,500 lbs.
• Towed vehicle tread width: 42” minimum, 76” maximum.
• Galvanized finish.
• eZ-Latch coupler.

- See more at: http://demco-products.com/rv-towing-products/tow-dollies/kar-kaddy-ss/#sthash.ARUwExws.dpuf